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Phuket has plenty of water for the dry season, says Anuphap
Phuket has plenty of water for the dry season, says Anuphap
PHUKET: Despite Phuket recording less-than-average rainfall throughout last year, there is still plenty of water in the island’s three main reservoirs to safely supply tourists and residents on the island throughout the coming dry season, Phuket Vice Governor Anuphap Rodkwan Yodrabum said yesterday (Feb 3).
Phuket marks 379 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 379 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 379 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 3), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 16,523.
Phuket to start vaccinating young children
Phuket to start vaccinating young children
PHUKET: Phuket health officials will start providing vaccination injections to children aged 5 to 11 years old tomorrow (Feb 4), as the campaign to vaccinate all people on the island against COVID-19 continues.
Water projects key to Phuket’s future, says Governor
Water projects key to Phuket’s future, says Governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew conducted site inspections of several projects to prevent flooding, and droughts, yesterday (Feb 2), noting that better management of Phuket’s watershed areas were vital for the island’s sustainable future.
Phuket order ratifies Test & Go entry requirements
Phuket order ratifies Test & Go entry requirements
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has issued a provincial order to confirm the entry requirements under the resumed Test & Go entry scheme, which reopened to bookings yesterday (Feb 1).
Phuket marks 395 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 395 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 395 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 2), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 15,987.
Phuket taxi fares list released
Phuket taxi fares list released
PHUKET: Phuket Land Transport Office Chief Jaturong Kaewkasi has released the latest full schedule of fares agreed to for Phuket taxi drivers to charge local residents and tourists, both foreign and Thai.
Phuket marks hollow Chinese New Year
Phuket marks hollow Chinese New Year
PHUKET: Local Thai-Chinese residents in Phuket Town quietly honoured the first day of the Lunar New Year yesterday (Feb 1) by visiting shrines to perform blessing ceremonies and pray for good tidings in the Chinese New Year.
Phuket marks 387 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 387 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 387 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 1), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 15,430.
Phuket taxi driver gets B1k fine, politeness training for verballing tourists
Phuket taxi driver gets B1k fine, politeness training for verballing tourists
PHUKET: The Phuket taxi driver involved in the fracas that saw him unload a tirade of verbal abuse on a Thai tourist couple in Kamala last Friday (Jan 28) has been fined B1,000 and sentenced to three hours of politeness training.
Phuket launches volunteer training course
Phuket launches volunteer training course
PHUKET: A training course designed by the Phuket office of Non-National Education for those wishing to engage in volunteering duties across the island in 2022 was officially launched by Governor Narong Woonciew today (Feb 1).
Phuket marks 385 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 385 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 385 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 31), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 14,934.
Singapore extends F1 contract until 2028
Singapore extends F1 contract until 2028
FORMULA ONE: It has been confimed that Singapore will continue to host its F1 Grand Prix as part of the FIA F1 World Championship for another seven years.
Take lessons, raise standards, Governor tells Phuket health officials
Take lessons, raise standards, Governor tells Phuket health officials
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has ordered officials to prepare how to treat tourists appropriately if they test positive for COVID-19, or are designated high-risk contacts, after landing on the island.
75 baby green turtles head out to sea
75 baby green turtles head out to sea
PHUKET: Officials at Khao Lampi National Park have confirmed that 75 baby green turtles were released into the sea off Thai Muang Beach this morning (Jan 31).
Powerless to take action, PLTO promises to investigate taxi driver
Powerless to take action, PLTO promises to investigate taxi driver
PHUKET: Phuket Land Transportation Office (PLTO) Chief Jaturong Keawkasi has gone public to obscurely defend the fares charged by tuk-tuk and taxi drivers in Phuket.
Police ordered to investigate Kamala taxi rip-off
Police ordered to investigate Kamala taxi rip-off
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong has ordered Kamala Police to investigate the incident in Kamala on Friday night that resulted in videos showing a Phuket taxi driver angrily berating a Thai tourist couple for calling him a cheat start to go viral on the TikTok platform.
Phuket marks 393 new COVID cases, three new deaths
Phuket marks 393 new COVID cases, three new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 393 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 30), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 14,333.
Tourist offers €1,000 reward for return of stolen holiday money
Tourist offers €1,000 reward for return of stolen holiday money
PHUKET: A Greek tourist is offering a €1,000 reward for the full return of €4,900 (about B182,400) stolen from his rental car in Kata. If the money is returned in part, the tourist is willing to return 20% of the amount returned.
‘Licence to Clean’ launched to keep Phuket beaches clear of trash
‘Licence to Clean’ launched to keep Phuket beaches clear of trash
Last Sunday (Jan 23) marked a historic day for Phuket, when Thai non-profit organisation Oceans For All launched its eco-friendly catamaran ‒ itself made from 100% recyclable materials ‒ to rid Phuket’s shores of plastic.